Obstructive Sleep Apnea Among Somali-Americans
Eligible age
18+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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About this study
The investigators seek to advance the understanding of obstructive sleep apnea as it relates to different ethnic origins as well as sex differences. The investigators will compare Somali patients with known obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to individuals without OSA, and to individuals of other ethnic/racial origins to determine the risk factors (genetic and/or physiologic) associated with developing cardiovascular diseases. This will help the investigators to understand the unique sleep pathology of individuals of African descent.
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Self-identify as Somali, African, Asian, and European descent.
- ✓ Adult males and females who are older than 18 years of age.
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Minors under 18 years or adults over 100 years
- ✕ Positive pregnancy
Where it's recruiting
Rochester
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT04124848 · last updated 2025-09-15